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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 842.93 and 598.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 842.93 and 598.03 is: 822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 842.93 = 598.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/842.93 = 598.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 842.93 × 598.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 504,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,097.43/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.87

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